Establishes the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund to enhance safety in the commercial fishing industry and improve search and rescue operations.
The bill creates the Commercial Fishing Safety Fund within the Department of Marine Resources. The fund will accept donations aimed at improving safety in the commercial fishing industry and enhancing the department's search and rescue capabilities, including equipment acquisition. All money received must be used for these purposes. Interest earned on the fund's money must be credited to the fund, and unexpended balances at the end of the fiscal year carry forward to the next year.
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